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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.89, 13,494.75 and 2,755.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.89, 13,494.75 and 2,755.83 is: 4,134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.89 : 13,494.75 = 2,755.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.89/13,494.75 = 2,755.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.89x = 13,494.75 × 2,755.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.89x = 37,189,236.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,189,236.89/8,995.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.03

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